Apple tvOS 14 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple tvOS 14 reached end of life on 20 Sept 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,784 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple tvOS 26. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple tvOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Sept 2020 | — |
| End of life | 20 Sept 2021 | 4.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 14.7 · 19 Jul 2021 | final |
Where to go from 14
Recommended target: Apple tvOS 26.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple tvOS 26 (latest release 26.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple tvOS 14 still safe to use?
Apple tvOS 14 reached end of life on 20 Sept 2021, 1,784 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple tvOS 14?
Yes — the final release (14.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apple tvOS 14 to?
Upgrade to Apple tvOS 26, the newest actively supported branch.